Wombat Forestcare
@WForestcare
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Wombat Forestcare is a community group dedicated to protecting and enhancing the natural ecosystems of the Wombat Forest and surrounding areas.
Wombat Forest - Victoria, Aust
Joined December 2023
In this issue of The Local, news from Daylesford, Castlemaine, Kyneton, Malmsbury, Creswick, Clunes, Hepburn Springs and surrounds @WForestcare Ask where is our promised National Park? @JacintaAllanMP @Steve_Dimo Read more here https://t.co/0FQLwFt1Jg
#NationalParks #Springst
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It is a disgrace. This is happening in the promised Wombat-Lerderderg National Park. It is impossible that this amount of timber removal of fallen trees is for reduction of fire risk – perhaps we should completely clear the forest to eliminate any risk of a bushfire.
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Biodiversity and Extreme Fire Research Uncovers Groundbreaking Data https://t.co/HxscaBnBmF via @YouTube
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It’s hard not to wonder: are we prioritising short-term contracts over long-term nature protection?
@Steve_Dimo @JacintaAllanMP Is the delay in legislating Victoria’s promised national parks linked to ongoing salvage operations? @FFMVic_Chief @FFMVic – much of this work is disturbing already-decomposed vegetation, creating new fine fuels. Can we have clarity on the intent here?
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"I think the way that the government is treating our national parks and reserves … is really killing the goose that laid the golden egg — or at least removing the caretakers who look after those gooses laying those golden eggs."- @JCrooka VNPA Campaigner https://t.co/ylKgZg2VBM
abc.net.au
The dream of free camping has turned into a nightmare for some nature lovers amid industrial action, funding cuts and a state government agency under review.
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Only 41 animals and plants were added to the national threatened species list last year despite potentially thousands being in trouble, with Commonwealth Government resourcing the major limitation. “The existing listing assessment process is resource intensive. At the moment we
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"As a part of Victoria’s transition out of commercial native timber harvesting in state forests, the Victorian Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs) were terminated on 31 December 2024". Now stay out. Legislate the Parks.
deeca.vic.gov.au
The Australian and Victorian Governments have modernised and extended the Victorian RFAs until 30 June 2030.
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With large swathes of the Grampians again severely affected by bushfire; Mount Cole in recovery etc - the Central West needs environmental care and funding. This is why we need 2 protect the Wombat Forest @Steve_Dimo @JacintaAllanMP @MaryAnneThomas
abc.net.au
A wildlife ecologist says it may take 20 years to recover what has been lost to an ongoing bushfire in one of the "most biologically important landscapes in Victoria".
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This madness is on your watch @Steve_Dimo @JacintaAllanMP @tanya_plibersek "Up to 148 species are expected to go extinct in 2024" Our elected leaders MUST prioritise nature protection. ATM they're failing wildlife & the rights of future generations. https://t.co/l57zwmeL3Q
abc.net.au
Scientists say more than 9,000 non-marine invertebrate species have gone extinct in Australia since Europeans arrived in 1788.
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Its good to see this story getting the air time it deserves (which is a whole lot more than can be said for the missing environment Min @Steve_Dimo and @JacintaAllanMP, @MaryAnneThomas ). We need a Minister for the environment not a conflicted Min.
theage.com.au
Speculation is rife within the sector that, at the end of the review process, Parks Victoria could be folded into the environment department.
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On #InternationalVolunteerDay we celebrate the backbone of nature protection: our community volunteers. With @JacintaAllanMP/@Steve_Dimo's cuts to @ParksVictoria these partnerships are so vital to safeguarding our wildlife & web of life for future generations. 💚@WForestcare
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100+ passionate National park lovers gathered in Oakleigh this week to demand action on new National Parks and need for better funding of parks. Years of delay from @JacintaAllanMP's Labor Govt while forests & wildlife pay the price Oakleigh Loves Parks. 🌳🐨 #springst
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Broken trust on Parks, slashing Parks Vic, and abandoning nature during a climate crisis—this govt is dismantling its environmental legacy. Victorians demand accountability. Act now for nature.
theage.com.au
Speculation is rife within the sector that, at the end of the review process, Parks Victoria could be folded into the environment department.
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‘I think sometimes he doesn’t know which portfolio he’s representing. Environment should be about the environment; outdoor recreation, tourism and major events are something else.” #NationalParks
theage.com.au
Speculation is rife within the sector that, at the end of the review process, Parks Victoria could be folded into the environment department.
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The missing enviro Min @Steve_Dimo and @JacintaAllanMP failed to deliver on their promise to deliver 3 of the Central West Parks by the end of 2024. Salvage logging is about to begin again in areas slated for National Park. People fought 4 this 4 over 20 yrs. @MaryAnneThomas
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This is a broken promise. A government that is valuing short term profit at great environmental expense. This is an assault on the greatest gift of democracy - the protection of public lands for future generations @JacintaAllanMP @Steve_Dimo watch this:
pbs.org
The National Parks: America's Best Idea is story of an idea as American as the Declaration of Independence and just as radical. Full documentary by Ken Burns now streaming.
🚨 Salvage logging has started again in the future Wombat-Lerderderg Forest. @JacintaAllanMP @Steve_Dimo have failed to create the promised central west national parks. 370+ threatened plants & animals at risk. YEARS of delay. #WombatForest #VicPol
https://t.co/lzJG3fIZAN
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1 1/2 hours from Melbourne is a forest of rare, remarkable creatures. Majestic flowering mountain ash, over 100 meters tall, are sanctuaries for all sorts of critically endangered creatures. Ask @steve_dimo to step up and save them. #GFNP #savethetrees
https://t.co/8ebPAm1t1N
vnpa.org.au
The forests and wildlife of the Central Highlands need protection, it's time to create the Great Forest National Park.
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Create the promised central west parks @Steve_Dimo
https://t.co/YcAVKsLJ1A
vnpa.org.au
Creating new national parks isn't just about saving wildlife and safeguarding beautiful places – it’s about clean air and water, a liveable temperature and people's livelihoods.
Victoria's forests and wildlife are under threat. @Steve_Dimo sidelining new National Parks next to ex-VicForests staff? @JacintaAllanMP Broken promises, broken trust. A conflicted minister with conflicted portfolios can't protect nature. #VicGov #ProtectOurForests #greatshame
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